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Kinkhead Family History

Kinkhead Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kinkead, Bankhead, Birkhead, Kinker, Winstead, Kirkham, Kinchen

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Where is the Kinkhead family from?

You can see how Kinkhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinkhead family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kinkhead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kinkhead families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Kinkhead's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Kinkhead families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinkhead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Kinkhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinkhead census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 39 immigration records available for the last name Kinkhead. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Kinkhead. For the veterans among your Kinkhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinkhead lifespan?

Average Kinkhead life expectancy in 1994 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinkhead ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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